by chambch | Jul 24, 2013 | Featured, Risk
(The ELP editorial staff brings you another business spotlight. We hope you enjoy this incredible success story about Elizabeth Cordero, founder of Elizabeth Business Cleaning.) Elizabeth Cordero arrived in the United States at age 14. She spoke no English and was...
by chambch | Jul 10, 2013 | Featured
(ELP’s editorial staff recently introduced a feature called, “Business Spotlights” in which ELP members can submit stories about why they are in business or why they are entrepreneurs. We especially encourage those who have compelling,...
by Boyd Petersen | Jan 15, 2012 | Featured
SBA Financial Programs for Small Business SBA is committed to helping small businesses, which are the backbone of the nation’s economy, thrive. Working closely with a wide range of lending partners across the country, SBA has developed a number of financial programs...
by Boyd Petersen | Jan 12, 2012 | Featured
10 Ways to Grow Your Business For those of you who have already successfully started a business and are ready to take the next step, you may be wondering what you can do to help your business grow. There are many ways to do this, 10 of which are outlined below....
by Boyd Petersen | Jan 9, 2012 | Featured
Maintaining your momentum in growing your business means looking forward even as you focus on the present. Forecasting and planning are critical to your continued success. Forecasting for Growth: Strategic Thinking To be effective as a leader, you must develop skills...
by Boyd Petersen | Jan 6, 2012 | Featured
Not Enough Time? You planned on getting to work early to finish the project that’s due today, but the car won’t start. Now where’s that mechanic’s name and number. You frantically search through your notes, but can’t find it. You’re...